In-Demand Welfare officer Jobs in Sydney Western Suburbs, Nsw

Health Education Officer (Grad/Non Grad) - Harm Reduction Program - Perm FT
South Western Sydney Local Health District —Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
- $67,584 - $123,504 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
10d
Campus Support Officer - Safety, Welfare and Security
Constant Security —Parramatta NSW
- Part-time
- University
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
Research Officer (Health Manager Lvl 1) - SWSLHD Safeguards/ICAMHS - Perm/Temp PT
South Western Sydney Local Health District —Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
- $46.05 - $61.27 an hour
- Part-time
- Research
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
Carers Program Officer (Health Education Officer Grad) - Perm PT
South Western Sydney Local Health District —Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
- $38.98 - $62.28 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
6d
Animal Attendant
Blacktown City Council —Blacktown NSW
- From $1,248.18 a month
- Weekend availability
7d
Accommodation Officer - 12-month temporary contract
Women and Children First —Lane Cove NSW
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
Youth Worker - Casual with Full-time hours
Meraki Foundation —Penrith NSW
- $34.44 - $67.77 an hour
- Call employer
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Travel reimbursement
Quick Apply
7d
Community Services Assistant Coordinator/Coordinator (Mandarin and Cantonese Speaking)
CASS Care Ltd —Campsie NSW
- $72,800 - $81,200 a year
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- Organisational skills
- In-person
Quick Apply
8d
Senior Client Service Officer - Estate Planning and Administration
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Parramatta NSW
- $102,936 - $113,579 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
8d
Community Services Worker (Indonesian Speaking)
CASS Care Ltd —West Ryde NSW
- $43,700 - $48,700 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
Quick Apply
3h
Residential Care Officer
NIRAYU DISABILITY SERVICES PTY LTD —Schofields NSW
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
Quick Apply
7d
Community Services Worker (Korean Speaking)
CASS Care Ltd —West Ryde NSW
- $43,700 - $48,700 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
Quick Apply
14d
Residential Care Officer
I DESERVE CARE PTY LTD —Edmondson Park NSW
- From $96,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Writing skills
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
Quick Apply
Quinquennial Relieving Visiting Medical Officer – Older People’s Mental Health Services (Apply via eCredential)
South Western Sydney Local Health District —Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
- Contract
- Gym membership
Senior Resident Medical Officer
NSW Health —Westmead NSW
- Temporary
- Medicine
- Vital signs
- Research
Care Partner (Indonesian Speaking)
CASS Care Ltd —Yagoona NSW
- $72,800 - $81,200 a year
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- Case management
- Organisational skills
Quick Apply
6d
Trainee
NSW Health —Westmead NSW
- Temporary
- Medicine
- Paediatrics
- Communication skills
Trainee - Unaccredited Position
NSW Health —Westmead NSW
- Temporary
- Childcare
- Medicine
- Research
Diploma Trained Educator (Hurstville)
CASS Care Ltd —Hurstville NSW
- $71,300 - $74,500 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
Quick Apply
Advanced Trainee
NSW Health —Westmead NSW
- Temporary
- Laboratory
- Medicine
- Research

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Health Education Officer (Grad/Non Grad) - Harm Reduction Program - Perm FT

South Western Sydney Local Health District -
Sydney Western Suburbs NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
$67,584 - $123,504 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Gym membership
Maternity leave
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Crisis intervention
Records management
Driver Licence
Communication skills

Full Job Description

South Western Sydney Local Health District

Reference number

REQ687382

Occupation

Health Education Officer

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney - West

Salary Information

$67584 - $123504

Closing date

06 September 2026 at 11:59pm

Requisition ID: REQ687382

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification

Health Education Officer (Grad) - $77,299.00 - $123,504.00 per annum
Health Education Officer (Non Grad) - $67,584.00 - $97,733.00 per annum

In addition to base salary, all roles attract 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: District wide

Applications close: 06/09/2026

Contact: Uyen Truong - Acting Harm Reduction Program & DAYS Manager on [email protected] or call on 0476 821 413

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great
Join South Western Sydney Local Health District's Harm Reduction Program and play a vital role in improving health outcomes for vulnerable communities across the district. As part of a dedicated multidisciplinary Drug Health Services team, you'll help deliver innovative, evidence-based programs that reduce harm, promote wellbeing and strengthen connections to care for people who need it most.

Work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary Drug Health Services team committed to reducing the transmission of blood-borne viruses, preventing overdose, and supporting community wellbeing across South Western Sydney.
Deliver evidence-based harm reduction interventions, health education and referral pathways that help people access healthcare, treatment and support services when they need them most.
Contribute to innovative health promotion, Hepatitis C prevention, community engagement and quality improvement initiatives that make a real difference across health and community settings.
Support culturally safe and inclusive practice while building strong partnerships with consumers, carers, community organisations and healthcare providers throughout the district.
Participate in a diverse range of harm reduction activities, including community outreach, overdose prevention initiatives, secondary Needle and Syringe Program services and support of syringe dispensing machine operations.

Are You the Right Fit?
You are a compassionate and adaptable health professional who is passionate about improving community health outcomes through evidence-based, person-centred approaches. You thrive in diverse community settings, enjoy building meaningful connections, and are committed to delivering inclusive, non-judgemental care that supports individuals and communities to achieve better health and wellbeing.

Passionate about reducing harm associated with drug use and improving community health outcomes through evidence-based, person-centred interventions, with knowledge of or a willingness to learn about harm reduction principles, blood-borne virus prevention and drug and alcohol interventions.
Demonstrates excellent communication, active listening and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and engage respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds, including those experiencing vulnerability, crisis or complex health and social issues.
Organised and self-motivated, with strong attention to detail, accurate record management skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Skilled in, or keen to develop expertise in, planning and delivering health promotion activities, community engagement initiatives, brief interventions, health education programs, referral pathways and quality improvement projects.
Values cultural respect, inclusion and equitable access to healthcare, is willing to travel across South Western Sydney to support service delivery, and possesses a relevant health qualification and/or demonstrated experience working with people who use drugs.
A current driver's licence is essential.

Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

Relevant health qualifications deemed by the employer and/or demonstrated experience in working with injecting drug users within a range of harm reduction settings.
Please highlight your experiences and knowledge around the Harm Reduction process?
How do you ensure effective collaboration with external stakeholders? Please provide an example
Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P. Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

Position Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
- Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
- We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

Financial Perks
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Vaccination Requirements
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Temporary Positions
- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

Relevant health qualifications deemed by the employer and/or demonstrated experience in working with injecting drug users within a range of harm reduction settings.
Knowledge of the harm reduction approach to drug and alcohol issues and demonstrated experience in the provision of interventions with drug dependent clients.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated high level of communication including verbal, written and project management skills.
Ability to plan and implement health promotional activities.
Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to implement quality improvement processes.
Demonstrated ability to provide brief interventions to clients with drug use issues.

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For role related queries or questions contact Uyen Truong on [email protected]

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